The subjunctive mood in French is used to express doubt, uncertainty, emotion, desire, or necessity. It often follows expressions like il faut que (it is necessary that), je veux que (I want that), or after certain conjunctions like bien que (although) and pour que (so that).
To form the present subjunctive, start with the ils form of the present indicative, drop the -ent ending, and add the subjunctive endings: -e, -es, -e, -ions, -iez, -ent.
The subjunctive is an important part of French grammar that adds nuance and depth to expression.
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Table of Contents
- Present Subjunctive
The French present subjunctive tense, its uses, formation rules, and examples to express doubt, emotion, desire, and necessity.
- Past Subjunctive
The past subjunctive in French expresses doubt, emotion, or necessity about actions that have already been completed.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
